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Smith & Wesson
Model M&P Compact
Smith & Wesson Pistol M&P Compact 357 SIG Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.2-in
Length:6.7-in Height:4.3-in
Barrel:3.5-in Weight:23.4-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (125 grain bullet)162625
  • Recoil Factor (125 grain bullet)9.76 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity11 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor78%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2007 - 2010
Caliber:357 SIG
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:striker single-action (SA)
Safety:passive trigger safety
Magazine:10-round
Frame:Zytel polymer
Grip:integrated polymer
Sights:ramp front, Novak Lo-Mount rear
Notes:interchangeable grip inserts
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$727.00Used Est:$525.00
Last Update:1/27/2023
About the Gun

While not their first endeavor into polymer frame striker-fired pistols, Smith & Wesson's M&P features many design improvements over their lower cost Sigma series pistols. These features include an improved trigger action, field interchangeable palm swells, black Melonite finished stainless steel barrel and slide with twin scalloped slide serrations, a Zytel polymer frame reinforced with a stainless steel chassis, and an accessory rail.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: 357 SIG
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:125 grains
MV:1301 ft/sec ME:470 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

The 357 SIG cartridge was developed by SIGARMS in partnership with Federal Cartridge.The cartridge uses a bottlenecked .40 S&W casing crimped to a 9mm bullet. This is why the 357 SIG is not written as '.357', as it is not truly a .357 caliber bullet, but is instead a standard 9mm bullet (.3550 in). The 357 SIG design is an attempt to create a cartridge with stopping power that would approach the larger .357 Magnum revolver round, but in a smaller package that can fit comfortably in the grip of a semi-automatic weapon. Despite the manufacturer's claims, it is not quite as powerful as an actual .357 Magnum, but it exceeds the power of a .40 S&W cartridge.

User Rating
2 User Ratings
1 User Comments
User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
A Great Pistol
By X-Raycer on 24 Aug 2020
This 357SIG came with S&W Trijicon night sights, three 10 round magazines and a hard case. I've acquired two 15 round magazines for longer shooting sessions. To totally round out this pistol package I have a .40 S&W barrel and a 9mm barrel with three 12 round and two 17 round magazines in 9mm.